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Gymnasiums Gernsheim in Germany

The Six Principles of Adult Learning

Adult Learning Theory

• Adult learners need direct, concrete experiences in which they apply the learning in real work.

• Adult learning has ego involved. Professional development must be structured to provide support from peers and to reduce the fear of judgment during learning.

• More on Adult Learning Theory

Khan Academy: Model for future of U.S. education?

(CBS News) He teaches millions of students a month, yet none of them has seen his face. Sal Khan is a disembodied voice on the Internet, but his teaching method has become so effective that he may be the future of American education. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to Khan and to educators who use his popular educational website, "Khan Academy," for a 60 Minutes report to be broadcast Sunday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Article: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57393391/khan-academy-model-for-future-of-u.s-education/?tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel

Lesson on Connectivism

• 'Connectivism' and Connective Knowledge 

• Webquest: “Connectivism: Impact of Technology on Cooking"

• Flashcards on Connectivism

• Connectivism: Interview with George Siemens

• Video on Connectivism

• A podcast interview with Stephen Downes, one of the forefathers of Connectivism. Recorded on February 14th, 2012, via Skype interview on Southern Regional's campus.

A podcast interview with Stephen Downes

A podcast interview with Stephen Downes, one of the forefathers of Connectivism. Recorded on February 14th, 2012 via Skype interview on Southern Regional's campus.
http://juliesuarez74.podomatic.com/player/web/2012-02-23T12_23_17-08_00

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir

Eric Whitacre is a composer and conductor working out of LA. The IWS has played his “October” and “Noisy Wheels of Joy” before and had fun with them. Recently, though, he has managed to put together his love of composing and conducting with current technology and created something beautiful, original, and beautifully original. The Virtual Choir.

The idea is rather simple: Write a piece of music, send the music out into the world where people can record themselves performing each piece, and then bring those pieces together into a single musical performance.

Last year’s project was called “Lux Aurumque.” It brought together 185 voices from 12 countries in this ethereal performance.

Behaviorism in simple words

I am a visual learning. Watching videos on the theories we discussed in class is making it easier for me to understand and help to apply the theory when I create my lessons

Synectics

The term Synectics from the Greek word synectikos which means 'bringing forth together' or 'bringing different things into unified connection.'No wonder I like this theory.

Teamwork

We learn how to do things by doing the things we are leaning to do -Aristotle-

At this speed I feel I am not learning. I am just trying to keep up.

January 23rd 2012 First Class

My topic will be applying Multiple Intelligences in my German classroom referring to connectivism theory.

What is Cognitivism? 

http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/31012664/Cognitivism

Cognitivism is "the psychology of learning which emphasizes human cognition or intelligence as a special endowment enabling man to form hypotheses and develop intellectually" (Cognitivism) and is also known as cognitive development. The underlying concepts of cognitivism involve how we think and gain knowledge. Cognitivism involves examining learning, memory, problem solving skills, and intelligence.  Cognitive theorists may want to understand how problem solving changes throughout childhood, how cultural differences affect the way we view our own academic achievements, language development, and much more. (Feldman, Cognitivism)

If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.

- Margaret Mead